National parks near Day County, South Dakota
Day County is one town for park planning. See national parks near Webster — it reaches the same parks.
The closest national park to Day County, South Dakota is Badlands National Park — about 268 mi (432 km) away, or roughly 6 hr 48 min of driving.
Nothing here is a comfortable day trip — the nearest parks are better as an overnight or a weekend.
National parks near Day County
| Park | Straight-line distance | Estimated drive | Realistic trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badlands National Park | 268 mi (432 km) | 6 hr 48 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Theodore Roosevelt National Park | 305 mi (492 km) | 7 hr 41 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Voyageurs National Park | 310 mi (498 km) | 7 hr 47 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Wind Cave National Park | 318 mi (512 km) | 7 hr 59 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Riding Mountain National Park | 400 mi (643 km) | 9 hr 55 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Isle Royale National Park | 466 mi (749 km) | 11 hr 28 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Rocky Mountain National Park | 538 mi (866 km) | 13 hr 11 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Grasslands National Park | 547 mi (881 km) | 13 hr 24 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Indiana Dunes National Park | 581 mi (935 km) | 14 hr 12 min | Worth a longer road trip |
| Pukaskwa National Park | 586 mi (943 km) | 14 hr 19 min | Worth a longer road trip |
Towns and cities in Day County
Common questions
What is the closest national park to Day County?
Badlands National Park, about 268 mi (432 km) away and roughly 6 hr 48 min of driving.
Which national parks can I visit from Day County in a day?
None comfortably. Plan at least one night away.